4-year engineering/construction management degree or equivalent experience
8-15 years of construction, design, finance, and management experience on heavy civil or industrial projects
3-5 years of experience on water or wastewater plant projects
Ability to apply innovative management techniques to enhance employee performance
Thorough understanding of corporate and industry practices and their impact on projects
Superior communication and interpersonal skills
Strong business orientation with proven experience.
Responsibilities
Plan and organize staffing for key field positions and subordinate project managers
Establish project objectives, policies, and performance standards
Initiate and maintain liaison with clients and A/E contacts
Monitor construction progress and implement corrective measures as needed
Represent the company in project meetings and assist in labor negotiations
Manage financial aspects of contracts to protect company interests
Provide leadership and technical support to project engineers and superintendents
Benefits
Group health & welfare benefits including medical, dental, and vision options
100% company-paid benefits including life insurance and disability coverage
Voluntary benefits at discounted group rates
Flexible Time Off Policy for vacation, sick, and personal time
Paid Parental Leave Program
10 Paid Holidays
401(k) Plan with company matching contributions up to 4%
Full Job Description
Slayden Constructors Inc. (SCI), a wholly owned subsidiary of MWH Constructors, Inc. (MWH), is seeking experienced Senior Project Managers to support and lead critical water, wastewater, and advanced water treatment plant construction projects for both municipal and industrial clients (including advanced technology sector clients) based out of the Phoenix, AZ Metropolitan area. Projects may be either integrated project delivery such as CM-at-Risk or Design-Build, or traditional Design-Bid-Build and range in size from $20-$800 million dollars in size.
Essential Functions
Plan, organize and staff key field positions or subordinate project managers. Coordinate staffing with US Operations and other Area department heads.
Establish project objectives, policies, procedures and performance standards within boundaries of corporate policy.
Initiate and maintain liaison with prime client and A/E contacts, to facilitate preconstruction and construction activities.
Monitor/control construction through administrative direction of on-site construction managers and superintendents to ensure project is built on schedule and within budget; investigate potentially serious situations and implement corrective measures.
Represent Company in project meetings, assist in labor negotiations/strategy meetings, etc.
Manage financial aspects of contracts (fee payment, rental equipment, income/expenses, etc.) to protect company's interest and simultaneously maintain good relationship with Client.
Work jointly with other members of the project team to complete the MWH Constructors' Management Administration Plan prior to initiating any fieldwork. Use the planning guidelines and tools provided throughout the project.
Assure that direct reporting employees follow safe work practices and use company guidelines and policies for planning and executing work in a safe manner.
Work in a manner to ensure your personal safety and that of fellow employees by following company health and safety guidelines and policies.
Provide leadership and technical support to project engineers, field engineers and superintendents.
Procurement of subcontractors and materials thru Purchase Agreements and Subcontracts.
Support Change Management, Cost Estimating, revenue and Cost Forecasting and Scheduling.
Assume additional responsibilities as directed by Regional Director.
Basic Qualifications
4-year engineering/construction management degree or equivalent experience and training/education.
Minimum of 8-15 years of construction, design, finance and management experience/knowledge required on heavy civil or industrial construction projects.
3 - 5 years of experience on water or wastewater plant projects.
Must be able to apply innovative and effective management techniques to maximize employee performance.
Thorough understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, standards, etc. and their impact on project activities vital.
Superior communication and interpersonal (tact, diplomacy, influence, etc.) skills essential.
Strong business-orientation required. Proven experience and judgment.
Preferred Qualifications
Safety oriented, OSHA training.
Special experience and expertise with water/wastewater and/or advanced technology treatment projects.
Benefits
Group health & welfare benefits including options for medical, dental and vision
100% company-paid benefits including Employee Life Insurance & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Spouse and Dependent Life & AD&D, Short Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD) (after 60 day waiting period for STD & LTD only), Employee Assistance Program and Health Advocate
Voluntary benefits at discounted group rates for accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity
Flexible Time Off Policy (includes vacation, sick and personal time)
Paid Parental Leave Program
10 Paid Holidays
401(k) Plan (company matching contributions up to 4%)
